milkie62
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Checked out the Norwood bandsaw mills at Boonville yesterday.Guy said if I put it together I can save about $800.Just nuts and bolts he said.All holes are drilled.A bandsaw mill would be nice.
Anybody use a Norwood band miil
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I strongly recommend putting it together yourself, that way you will have a better understanding of how it works, and can solve bed alignment issues quickly.
I strongly recommend putting it together yourself, that way you will have a better understanding of how it works, and can solve bed alignment issues quickly.
Dave Boyt
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Which mill are you looking at? I have the MX34, which is the predecessor of the HD36. I really like the changes that Norwood has made to the new models, but my Norwood has been at work for 2 years without a hiccup. I agree with Hamish that putting it together yourself is worthwhile. It is a stout, well designed machine, and people out there are great to work with. The towing package is outstanding, by the way. The mill trailers well, and is quick to set up. If I keep getting older, though, I'll probably add hydraulics. Have you been to Norwood's web site yet? Bottom line is, they make great machines.
milkie62
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I do not have the brochure with me but it was the one that was upgradable.I like the idea of being able to easily upgrade and not having to spend all the money at once.I get alot of logs from the town for my outdoor boiler and it seems a shame to burn some of the nice straight logs they bring me.I have an out-of-the way small tool shed I want to build,and first floor decking for 2 of my kids houses that will be built on the property.Also I would advertise some custom sawing for a retirement job.Then as work came in I would add the hydralic lift and trailer pkg. Thanks for the input and any future posts guys.
Dave Boyt
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That would be the HD36. Good mill. My only concern though, is looking at your signature, you don't have enough chain saws yet.:msp_w00t: Seriously, sounds like you've got an ideal situation for a sawmill. I mill a lot of urban lumber and yes, you do hit metal in the trees, but overall, it is worth the effort. Let us know what you decide!
